FEMININITY
A Collection of Poems
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Femininity
Femininity
I used to see the Sunday dresses
longer than I’d ever thought I’d wear,
space between,
I felt the breeze,
I could feel the air,
I just never thought I could compare.
Victoria Secret models
walk down the runway
with their long plush hair,
waist small like mine,
limbs long like mine,
but I thought mine
I just had to hide.
Bodies like mine are idolized
and trash talked on sidewalks.
I thought being woman meant
I was supposed to have more curves
that bounced hopscotch across the playground.
Ears pierced, I only wore studs.
I broke little boys’ ankles under hoops.
My hair was thick brown, curly loops.
Voice too bold, or so I was told.
Femininity.
I just couldn’t find the fem in me.
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Can you lose something intangible? And if so, can it be found again?
Femininity is a poetic journey to rediscover true identity and womanhood in the face of fear, trauma, and cultural pressures.
Will you unearth the lost parts of you while reading? I hope so, but if not, at least you'll know you're not alone on your journey.
About the Author
Bianca Irene was raised with her two brothers in the heart of Miami by her parents that work in television. She has always had a heart for communication and art, having studied photography and graphic design. Bianca has been writing poetry for over a decade, performing her Spoken Word poetry throughout Miami and New York. Bianca became a born again Christian at the age of 18 years old and is passionate about telling the world about Jesus’ saving grace. At the age of 21, she married her husband Sebastian Corriero who is a musician and songwriter. She is the owner of a Christian clothing line, Oil Clothing, Co. After giving birth to her firstborn, Bianca has written and published her first book Femininity.
To connect with Bianca Irene you may email her at biancairenewrites@gmail.com or follow her on Instagram @bianca_irene